Course detail

Management and Operation of HVAC

FAST-NTB031Acad. year: 2027/2028

Design of basic measurement and control systems for heating, ventilation and cooling applications. Sensors for measuring physical quantities, controllers and actuators. Preparation of diagrams and functional descriptions of measurement and control systems. Operation, servicing and maintenance of ventilation, heating and cooling systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Services (TZB)

Entry knowledge

Physics - Fundamentals of electrical, HVAC systems

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Professional Knowledge

The student understands the principles of measurement and control of heating, ventilation and cooling systems, the functions of sensors, controllers and actuators, and the basic principles of preparing measurement and control diagrams.

Professional Skills

The student is able to design a basic measurement and control system, select suitable measuring and control components, prepare a functional diagram and description, and assess basic requirements for system operation and maintenance.

Professional Competence

The student is able to apply the principles of measurement and control in the design and operation of building services systems and professionally assess their basic functionality.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-SIS Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to basic physical laws in electrical engineering and computing. 2. Fundamentals of electrical and lightning conductor equipment, safety work on electrical equipment. 3. Low voltage equipment and wiring, basic measurement and control systems. 4. The elements and components of regulatory circuits. 5. Measurement of electrical and non-electrical quantities, design of control systems. 6. Superior systems of measurement and control, the design, use. 7. Technical drawing in electrical and low voltage distribution. 8. Control systems for ventilation, air conditioning equipment. 9. Control systems for heating and cooling equipment. 10. Operation and maintenance of HVAC.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to basic physical laws in electrical engineering and computing. 2. Fundamentals of electrical and lightning conductor equipment, safety work on electrical equipment. 3. Low voltage equipment and wiring, basic measurement and control systems. 4. The elements and components of regulatory circuits. 5. Measurement of electrical and non-electrical quantities, design of control systems. 6. Superior systems of measurement and control, the design, use. 7. Technical drawing in electrical and low voltage distribution. 8. Control systems for ventilation, air conditioning equipment. 9. Control systems for heating and cooling equipment. 10. Operation and maintenance of HVAC.